Hey Nik - I actually lost 20 lbs. earlier in the year (about 10 months ago) not formally following BFL but doing most of those things. Then I hit a plateau which i couldn't seem to shake, so finally started an official 12 weeks with my son. Saw some improvements in body composition and muscle definition (my arms look awesome!). Only lost about 7 lbs. but wasn't as faithful to the diet as I should have been. Also didn't do my cardio as faithfully as I need to. With the original weight loss I dropped from a 14 to a 10. Can now sometimes wear an 8. Only really have about 10 lbs. to lose, and would be happy if I could just turn that all into muscle.
Things I would do differently: Adhere to the exercise program more closely. I did well with the weight training but was a little sloppy with my cardio.
Plan my meals better - I'm not the most organized, and with a family to feed, I just didn't make this the priority it should have been.
What worked for me when I originally lost the first weight - eating only fruits, veggies and protein during the day, then at dinner eating my veggies first, then protein, then carbs. I find when I eat carbs during the day, especially wheat, I am prone to a lot of cravings. Typical day - veggie burgers or eggs and veggies for breakfast. Subway salad with lots of different veggies, chicken breast, avocado and vinegar. V-8 juice, carrot sticks, fruit for snacks, and a date roll if I craved sweets (mashed dates rolled in coconut with a almond half). Then I pretty much ate dinner with my family, just in the order above.
I also didn't take any supplements, (can't take stimulants) but plan on taking CLA and sticking to my vitamins next time.
